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ate making ready to depqrf,. at:a will tn-day 11(141 their march for France. VIENNA, NOV. 18.—All the colonial produce found in Fiume may be exported free and unmo lested till the 4th of May, 1810. According to the most recent intelligence from Bucharest, the Rus- siansime alrea4 passed on as far as Varna, - on the 4ilkk Sea, 40 German miles from Constantinople, End in all probability they will render themselves masters of the whole province of Bulgaria, in the course of the present campaign. PETERKBU ft Gil, Nov. 4.—Our Court Gazette con tains a lung P. count of the operations of our army, under the orders of Prince BAGRATIoN, General of infantry, by which it appears, that on the 4th of last month our troops attacked the Turks near Ilassa vat, carried the place, and completely defeated the enemy, who lost 5000 men in killed, wounded, and prisoners. 13 stand of colours, and 14 pieces of ord- Hance. The loss on our side is very inconsiderable. On the 3 , 1 of October, the Commander in Chie f put himself in motion with the corps of Platou and Dililowdowitch, against ►he fortresses of Silistria and Logata, which were .to be evacuated by the enemy . at the approach of our troops. Tile redudion of the latter fortress is the more important, as Constanti nople is supplied from there with salt, and several other necessaries of life. On the 13th of the same month, General PLATOU attacked and routed a Turkish corps between Ries clink and Silistria. The Turks lost about 10,000 !men in killed and wounded, and numerous prisoners 'were made, among vamp was Paella MAHMOUD.--- (ROya:, itatierdarn Courant, Dec. 4.) ALTONA, Nov. 30.-2 y his Royal Majesty's or deii, al► Colonial commodities and Foreign mann fadures are to be' sequestrated, and Co inen.ss:oners Lave Peen appointed to enquire into the ori B it, of said goutis,' the sale of which is prohibited under severe Penities ): when the result of the above enquiry shall be known. PARIS, DEC. 1.-We understand that the Bth Corps, commanded by the Duke of AsaANTzs, vvhion is at present in cantonments in the environs of this capital, has received orders to march to Spain. SEMLIN, Nov. 2.—The insurre&ion which late 1Y broke out in Basina, has been quelled, and tranquility restored in that Turkish province. Ac "lng-to the last tni.tlligenceirocui Constantinople, it Would seem, that less uneasiness is felt there on account of tree advantages obtained by the Russians, than might be expected. Long before the corn- Inencement of hostilities the Ottoman Government, *Ptrfediy aware of the opportunities which the line ' 4 the Danube might affoid the Enemy to gain ad vantages, adopted such measures as will most effec tlially prevent the enemy from pot-terating into the heart of the Empire : a very large force has for that purpose been assembled in the environs of Adriano ple. BAYOMit, Nor. 525.—1 t is said that his Majesty Xing JOSEPH, will in a fey'' , days pass through this place, on his way to Paris. Marshal NEI', Duke of Elchingen, is still here. More than 100,000 men are now on their march from Germany to Spain. They are all to pass through this place and Perpignan, besides the troops () f the Reserve of 1806, 1807, 1808, and 1809, se veral hundreds, of whom are daily marching through this tow n . Bayonne never wore a more warlike ap pearance than it does at present. Preparations are making for the reception of our Emperor. The castle of Murrac has been newly furnished, and our guard of honour is exercising every day. PARIS, DEc. 2.—The Prince, of Neufchatel ha s been appointed Major General of the Army of Spain. VIENNA, NOV. Co.-The Archduke CHARLES and the Duke ALBERT of Saxe-Teschen, are shortly txpePted in this capital. The former is said. to have drawn up a Memoir in justification of his conduce} during the last campaign, which, we understand, will be published in a short time, and is most anxiously expe6ted. INzraucE, Nov. 22.—0 n the 20th inst. 200 in surgents attacked the post of the bridge of Tre houpbuch, but .were repulsed with, loss. It would seem that Granau and Nauderz pow form the cen tral point of their assemblies ; but the measures adopted by the inhabitants of the surrounding vil- Iges will certainly prevent them from making any s uccessful attempt to stir up fresh commotion.—A l'roclamation, addressed by A. HOFER to the [Ma - bitants of Wintuhgan, and dated Passitjer, 15t h Nov. 1809, is at present circulated through the Uppe r Illthal. ; it is as follows I felt inclined to lay down my arm?, prevailed upon by men, whom I considered as friends of my t:nuntry, but who, as I now find, are its enemies, 41) (1 traitors ; I therefore think it right to inform Yon, that all the Passeyer is again in open insur_ region ; all the inhabitants both old and young have taken up- arms again, and that the enemy wa s Yesterday defeated.wittl-veat loss. I thertfo:e cal l bn you, brethren, to rejoin ut in arm. Were We to surrender to the enemy, we should soon see all the youths of the Tyrol dragged away from their homes, our churches and convents destroyed, di. vine worship annihilated in our country, and our heads overwhelmed by eternal woe. Fight, there , fore, as loyal men with us, in _defence of our na tive land. I shall fight with and for you, as a father for his children. I feel obliged thus briefly to communicate my sentiments to you, lest I should fall a sacrifice of the destruction and hatred of my own people. You would incur the same fate, were ye to remain indifferent spc6tators, and not to take up arms again for your God and your Country. They who obstrua the march of our troops, or do not furnish them with the necessary supplies, sh;,ll be severely punished.' The following Letter from the •Spanish Head quarters is highly interesting : " Head-quarters, La Carolina, Nov 25. " The battle fought between the Spaniards arid French at Ocana on the 19th instant was obstinately contested, and' most sanguinary. The French had 30,000 veteran troops commanded by JOSEPH 800- NAPARTE in person, assisted by Marshals MORTIER and SOULT. The Spanish force amounted to 50,000, of which five thousand were killed, and fifteen thousand taken prisoners. The defeat was decisive, and the rout became general. The Spanish Corn mander in Chief was surrounded by the French, and must int!viiabiy have been taken, but Col. ROCHE, having collected about 300 Spanish Cavalry, arrived at the critical moment, making a gallant charge, in which he was wounded ; he had tlie good, fortune to rescue the General, and to escort him in safety.— The other British Officers present in the action, and who behaved most gallantly, were Lord MAcouFr, Colonel COLBORNE, and Colonel DILLON. The latter has been taken prisoner. The Spaniards also lost firty-four pieces of cannon. The French have likewise suifeted most severely in Men ; but. the most extraordinary circumstance attending this dis astrous event that the Spaniards seem to think nothing of it. They are no way depressed, and affirm that in one month they will have a more nu merous army." THE THEATRE.—The tragedy of Hamlet was re presented last night at Covent-Garden Theatre, and,, as Mr. KEMELE is d►stinguished for his ability in performing the hero of the piece, the Theatre was crowded. Before the Play, a Gentleman, whose name we understand is SAVAGE, and who has been prev . v,usly known as one of the thief leaders of the Opposition Party, arose in Abe Pit, and addressed the audience on the subjea of the Private Boxe,— . It was the avowed object of this person to draw from Mr. KEMBLE a promise that the whole of the Private Boxes should be.thrown open to the Public, in the same manner as before the latter became a Partner in the concern. A cry of KEMBLE, .there fore, was raised by Mr. SAVAGE, and two or three others, several times before KEMBLE appeared in chargier, and was renewed when he first came upon the stage. This call, however, was so very faint, and was so little encouraged, or rather was so obviously discouraged, by the general sentiments of the audience, that it dropped wholly. But Mr. - SAVAGE, himself persevered in the endeavour to ef feat his object, by holding a stick towards the'stage, at the end of which was a letter. Mr. KEMBLE, however, occupied himself in the performance of his part, and took no notice of the letter, which at length was thrown upon the stage, where it remain ed, we believe, during the - remainder of the night. The charaaer of Hamlet was admirably represented by REMBLE, who seemed resolved to, confirm that restoration of public respect for his abilities, which we trust is now completely effected. We trust also that Mr. SAVAGE, and other Gentlemen who have been resolute in maintaining what they considered as the rights Of the public, 'will be content with the concessions which the Proprietors have made, and allow them, at least, by retaining the same number of Private Boxes as were permitted to exist during several seasons in the last Theatre,. to have some annual security, amidst all their certain expences and all their risks.—The only variation . in the per formance since last year was the substitution of Mr. EGERTON, instead of Mr. POPE, in the chara&er of the Ghost, but there was not such merit in the former as will sufficiently aceount for the dismission of an •aetor who was respected by the Public, who was attentive to his duty, and who was a very use ful performer. . We trust that an English populace, however heat ed by temporary vexations, will never shew a deli berate animosity and - an inexorable sprit of revenge, but that Mr. BRANDON will be permitted to retain a situation in which his conduCt has been meritori ous, and his character respeaed during the long pe riod of 40 years. . THE WESTMINSTER PLAY.-TEVENCE'S•Phormio was performed last evening to one. of the fullesfand most respeetable.pudiences we ever witnessed on a similar occasion. Messrs. MuaE, BELLI, and BEN- • NETT, were excellent in their respective charaCter3. SALTER, in Phadria, and STRANGWAYS, in Sophro na, were likewise much applauded. The other per formers were correa and spirited,. The Epilogue followed with increased ettect. Messrs. CRAMER, MURE, BELLI, PALMER, LONG• 1 LEY, TORRE, and MADAN, enacted their respective • parts in a peculiarly happy style of irony ; the com pany testified their approbation by long and con , tinued plaudits. The curtain dropt at a quarter past ten o'clock, previous to which " God. save the King" was played by the band in the orchestra. Among the distinguished personages present were —his Royal Highness the Duke of YORK, the Bi shop of LONDQN, Hon. ARTHUR UPTON, Mr.MAN NERS SUTTON, Hon. GODFREY MACDONALD, Hon. Mr. KING, Dr. BAY . NE, (Master of the Charter I House) Sir WILLIAM DoLEEN, &C. Letters were received yesterday from Caen to the 12th. They contain a report that BUONAPARTR had eft Paris for Spain... It is said Ilia some of the Oporto convoy have been taken by the enemy, bat one vevel has been catr►ed intt Focamp, k 7 I3SCRIPTION io relieve COL. WAR]E. A Meeting of the Friends of ColOtiel Wardle took place yesterday at the Crown and Anchor Tavern, in the. Strand. There Are present from .140 to lan Persons. Among them we hOced Mr. Place, the tailor, at Charing -Cross, Mr. Gate / Jones, and a Tew other GOaleMen of the Burdett school. About half' past One o'clock a Gentleman tered the room, whom we understand to be Mr. Philip Mallet. This Gentleman Immediately mounted the table, andseated himself in the Chair. The thin assemblage having gathered themselves to gether round the table, Mr. MALLET then arose from his chair ; and ad dressed them upon the subject of the Advertisement. Mr. M'. began with observing, that it would be un necessary for him to occupy their time, as they were well acquainted with the objet for which they were assembled, and therefore were prepared to a&. He should not become the eulogist of Colonel Wardle, nor should he condemn him, although he Would not hesitate to declare that he had acted indiscreetly.— He was aware that Col.. Wardle, in placing himself in the situation of public accuser, had become highly. responsible; he had not only to encounter, with the opposition of every person in power, but he 'had also to meet with opposition from those persons who were not in power. The people had complained of the abuses and corruptions Which were going on in the State ; but though they wished a remedy to be found for them, they were - not fond of hero vation. He had stepped forward to preserve their riahts, and in so doing he had used the only means in his power. by which these rights could be pre served. It was unfortunate for the Duke of York that he was the victim of public justice, but it be came necessary that an example should be made, and his Royal Highness being at , the head of the de partment in which abuses existed, it was the lot of Colonel Wardle to stand forward to prove the feet. The Colonel .had to encounter not only the talents of the whole • House •of Commons, but had also to combat with the golden eloquence of the Chan- I cellor of the Exchequer. The illustrious Duke's case was a hard one, butit was by no means a singu lar one, and therefore he was the less criminal. • Mr. M. in adverting to the bonus which the Colonel had given for the evidence of Mrs. Clarke, observed, 'that it was the pradtice of law every clay in bring- 1 ing forward cases of criminality. When the gift of a bonus was alleged against the Colonel as suffi cient to overthrow the charges which were made against the Commander in Chief, he saw nothing in it. Having commented on the general objections .which have been urged against the Colonel, and de clared that he saw nothing in his condna to alter the good opinion which he had originally entertained of his public services, he proceeded to maintain that a system of corruption had taken root, of which no man knew the beginning nor could tell the end.— It:vas that sort of system, however, which had laid the Continent of Europe' prostrate at the feet of Buo naparte. After descanting at some length upon thew topics; he concluded with expressing his hopes that as Colonel Wardle had stepped forward in the public cause, the people would not suffer his private fortune to be injured by advocating their rights.— He declared that hefrad , net seen Colonel Wardle, was not acquainted with him, and indeed scarcely knew his person, but he'considered he had a lair claiM upon the liberality of his countrymen. • Mr. WAITHINIAN then stepped forward amidst an universal cheer. He ?greed with the worthy Chair man in all he had stated, particularly as to that point in which he had dwelt on the necessity of re inThursing the Colonel in the expences he had been at. It was neither just. nor liberal that'a private in dividual standing forward to advocate the pedple's rights, having to contend with all the disadvantages Which had been enumerated, should from his private fortune be obliged to pay the piper. . Mr. Waith- ' Man said he could state a thousand instances in Which_ corruption had reared its hydra head ; was it wonderful that Colonel Wardle should - be mark ed as its enemy, when • such an humble indi vidual as himself was made the object of ca lumny ? nay, a reward of 'fifty guineas had been ordered to a person (who had fled to -America to avoid the laws of her country) to give evidence as to his (Mr. Waithmen's) private charader. Mr. W. in noticing the conduct of the Jury and Judge in the late conspiracy trial,'was satisfied that the Jury, in givirg their verdict, had discharged their con sciences honestly. Far be it from him therefore, to reflect either on the conduct of the Judge or Jury. With this opinion he, :however, could Out a‘ did ob serving and stating his hope that he should never see a political Judge or Chief Justice a Cabinet Minis ter. In summing up the case it was extraordinary that the Judge had forgotten some of the evidence which appeared to him (Mr. W.) to bear in favour of the prosecution. This omission perhaps proceed ed from the negle& in the Judge referring to his notes. Upon the whole, however, he (Mi'. W.) had no hesitation in saying that Colonel Wardle rose from the Inquiry. without a shadow of blame. He had done his duty in meritoriously dragging forth a great public delinquent to justice, it was therefore the duty of the Puoiic to take care that in his private fortune he should not be ruined. Mt. W. concluded with reading certain Resolutions, which he handed to the Chairman. The following are the Resolutions, which were carried Resolved,. That G. L. Wardle, Esq. by bringing the In (pity respecting the " late Commander in Chiet beture the Commons house of Parliament, anti by the manly, firm, and independent manner in which he conducted it, amidst great uiseouragernents, Undaunted by threats of infamy and heavy responsibility, equally unconnected with and unsupported by party," and fur which lie received the thanks of upwards of tiny counties, cities, borough, and towns, has merited the 'gratitude of his tellow.citizens. 'That G. L. tVardle, Esq. in his endeavours to obtain sub- . stunt ial justice for the People of England, has, in addition to the anxiety caused by an unprincipled and harassing oppusi tion, sustained many heavy losses. Tna: G. L. Wardle, Esq. besides hazarding his private fortune, has given nuttier us proofs of the purity of the MU tives by which he has been actuated, and is now more than ever intitled to the praise and support of every huhest and independent man. Tnat G. L. Wardle, F sq. having honourably persevered in performing his part towards the People, this Nicetitig declare it to be their nuuriden duty to call upon the Public tu indem nify him against all losses, charges, and expellees he way nave incurred, or be liable to in consequence thereof. That a Subscription for this purpose be immediately en; tered into. That the following Gentlemen be requested to form a Com mittee (‘, it h power to a:ld to their number), to manage the Sirbseripti,n, • winch they are direded to pay, from tine to time, into the ha its of Messrs. Drummonds, hankers, in the • name anti tor the u,s of Colonel Wardle. Ti-tE COM Mr. Phillip Malle 77r. Sh6riErWood, , Itti a. (the Chairman). Mr. Edward Langlik; Mr : Alderman Gcodbehorthi Timothy Brown,..Esq. Major 'oho Cartwright, Mr, Wm. Cobbett, Henry CliffOrd, Esq. Mr. Sam. Miller,shoemaker, Mr. John Hoppe, ditto, Mr. Robert W aithman, Mr. William Frend, Henry Hare Townsend, Eat, Mr. Sam. Brooks, Mr. William Store Mr. Andrew Wilson; Mr. John Paok; Mr. Samuel Fayell, Mr, lames Griffiths, Mr. 'Draper, Mr. John Slater. Mr. JoHN GALE JONES then arose, and deelated; that he could not rest satisfied with offering his mite towards the reimbursement of Colonel Wardle's ex~ pences, were he not to make a few observations upon the manner in which the .Colonel had been treated; The small assembly had t.ot met to stir up unplea sant feelings, but to prove that the public at large were determined to support him.—[Flere Mr. Jones made some allusions to the conduEt . of, the Judge and Jury, which allusions, together with some strong comments, he particularly. desired the Re;. porters present to note down and give to the public we, however, must beg to, be excused, and have to request that the Orator will print them him self, if he so chases, for he boldly declared that he would abide the consequence which-might attach to him for having uttered them.]—Mr. Jones then said, he could not bestow the mite which he intend ed without Otl;ering, at the same time, the benefit of his sentiments to the community at large. Us mite was not one of the rotten rags issued from .the ma nufaEtory in Threadneedle -street, but the current coin of the realm, a golden guinea! the image of his sacred Majesty ! What would make it more ac; , ceptable to the champion and defender of the •ri . ,;hts . of the people was, that this identical guinea 'was not part of the plunder of the couryry, it ,thas lus own. Id give! (we cannot avoid congratulating tke Ora!ar on his golden prospea). .He was not rich, tw for tune had been niggard to him for some time, but he hoped it would be received with gratitude.--Mr: J. made some further observations upon con option M the usual declamatory style. The several resolutions having been carried . , as, we before stated, Mr. MALLET moved the thanks of the Assembly to Mr. Waithman ; and, as one good turn destrves another, Mr. Waithman moved the thanks of the Assembly to Mr. Mallet. • As it was deemed expedient that the trio of Ora.. tors should be thanked, a person unknown itin,ved thanks to Orator Jones, for his h :eloquent speec anu the Orators, of course, returned-thanks. The CHAIRMAN ►heu informed the Gentlemen composing the Assembly, that books were lying op, u for their subscription intimation was quit,* sufficient, for the Assembly (with the exception of some live or six)made the best of their way doWn seemingly satisfied with what they had heard, ah.l regardless of the Colonel's wants ! POETRY. CONSOLATION FOR NEGLECTED BARDS; In vain for present fame you wish, Your person first must be forgotten. For Poets are like stinking fish; They never shine till they ate rotten. • Letters from Cadiz to the Ist instant were -few ceived yesterday. They state that ROMANA W advancing at the head of 12,000 men, to reinforce' the army of General AKEYZEGA. The late chariget in the Junta are said to have proved Noll , . (t it was hoped that the enemy would soon I e com gelled to retreat from La MArctia. The Jt111:a were abolat to issue a Proclamation; calling on every man * from 16 to 60, tojoin the army. The Gov; rnhr Cadiz had also issued a Proclamation for arming all the inhabitants of that place who had not ti e; joined. any military corps, and the most energetic etfotti were expected to. be made by every . departent of the Government. The following is the extract of a letter received yesterday CADIZ, Nov. 30.—N0 doubt you are already ac qnainted with the fatal termination of the b.i.:!e of Ocana, on the 19th instant, which, - just at the meat of being gainedby us, wa, lost by the cavalry giving , way, and of course exposiog thel,ti wmg ; which covered the retreat. The di.v - sion in the army has been very great ; but the troops re= • unite in La Carolina, and the valiant AriF.1zi.1.3,4,.. proposes advancing again to attack the Freneh, ;:1- 10 have been greatly cut up in the battle, as We learn they lost from 10 to 12,000 men. • Our loss iu men is not so considerable, but we have lost a tpi.intty of ammunition, arms, &c. &c. All accoutiis agree that our infantry on this -occasion performed prodi gies of valour, and if the cavalry had done their duty, few of the French would have escaped.. - Yesterday being the Birth-day of her Majesty. the Queen of POATTJGAL, high Mass was celebraie.l at the Royal Portuguese Cllapel, in•South-strret; and in the evening a numerous company assetub.eLt at the Thatched House Tavern s and partook ct elegant entertainment, at which his Excellency the Portuguese Minister presided. - Amongst the corn. pany were most of the Foreign Ministers, and many of the Portuguese Genilemeh resident in London. The Court of Directors of the East India Corapany was occupied till eight o'cl.,ck on Fiid;:y evening, in examining the Captains of the Cwn pany s s ships, with a view to ascertain the prolm bility or improbability of the safety of the inis ing sliip4'of the last and the preceding hotnewaM-botiml fleet. We understand the Captains were unanl mously of opinion that the three ships first missing, the Experiment, Glory, and Lord. Nelson, - were l o s t heyond'all possibility of hope. With respect to tin four missing ships of the last fleet, viz. the Laezi Jane Dundas, .Jane Duchess ,g' Gyrclim l Calcutt a , anl Bengal, the Captain were generally of opinion that hopes of safety may be sill entertained, not , - withstanding that the last adv:c;s from B,)inh .y, Madras, Bengal, Prince of Wales's Island, 'St, • Hea lens, and the Cape, make no mention of then,.- , . The Captains, we understand were further ones ' tinned as to the causes of the loss of so many of the . Company's ships in recent years, «hick they ascrib ed principally to the insufficiency of the number of hands on board to their effectual navigation, in. con , sequence of the impressment of the men for h:s Msj( : sty's service.--A-',representation Will, •we un derstand, be made to Government, in consequence of this opinion, in order to obtain a complete exemp tion from impress for the Company's xt amen,